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2019 NBA Draft Prep

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What direction should Hawks go with their lottery picks?

Sekou Doumbouya
19
18%
Coby White
4
4%
Jaxson Hayes
9
9%
Nassir Little
5
5%
Cam Reddish
35
34%
Bol Bol
14
14%
Brandon Clarke
10
10%
Trade the picks
7
7%
 
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Re: 2019 NBA Draft Prep 

Post#3761 » by Geaux_Hawks » Wed May 22, 2019 10:53 pm

Ice Trae wrote:Culver’s jumper looked good in that video. I’ve watched highlights of him throughout the year and the one thing that always scared me about him was his form. It looked like he had a slight hitch at the end of his shot.


That hitch, although slight, is still there at the very top, right before release. You see it good from the left wing when he was shooting, and he clanked a few and I believe air-balled one.
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Post#3762 » by CP War Hawks » Wed May 22, 2019 11:09 pm

Culver had an almost Ball like release his fr. season so the progress he's made with his form from then is nice. Good sign of a very coachable player. Some guys can't or won't change their shot no matter what.

Redd has a beautiful stroke, but so did Duck. Redd just doesn't seem to want to jump and will only develop bad habits from that.
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Post#3763 » by Spud2nique » Wed May 22, 2019 11:23 pm

CP War Hawks wrote:Culver had an almost Ball like release his fr. season so the progress he's made with his form from then is nice. Good sign of a very coachable player. Some guys can't or won't change their shot no matter what.

Redd has a beautiful stroke, but so did Duck. Redd just doesn't seem to want to jump and will only develop bad habits from that.


Please don’t make a lazy comparison of Marv and Cam. That’s not accurate. Cam is 10 times the player Marv was, is or will ever be.
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Post#3764 » by CP War Hawks » Thu May 23, 2019 2:08 am

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CP War Hawks wrote:Culver had an almost Ball like release his fr. season so the progress he's made with his form from then is nice. Good sign of a very coachable player. Some guys can't or won't change their shot no matter what.

Redd has a beautiful stroke, but so did Duck. Redd just doesn't seem to want to jump and will only develop bad habits from that.


Please don’t make a lazy comparison of Marv and Cam. That’s not accurate. Cam is 10 times the player Marv was, is or will ever be.


I mean okay, but let's bet some money he doesn't finish top 5 in rookie ratings at the end of next season.
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Post#3765 » by Jamaaliver » Thu May 23, 2019 2:32 am

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Post#3768 » by Ice Trae » Thu May 23, 2019 3:12 am

Cam keeps up these workouts and he's easily raising that value back into the top 5. Bummer.
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Post#3769 » by Spud2nique » Thu May 23, 2019 3:45 am

Kabengele and Keldon all day.

Bitz has some Barg (Andreas) in him. EH YO KG YOU HEAR THAT? :lol:
I did the that dunk by Bitz there at the end of that last clip though. What’s Bitz defense like? I really like the versatility and the outside touch but if he’s getting bodied around everywhere I don’t know if Lloyd and his D mentality are gonna love it.
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Post#3770 » by Spud2nique » Thu May 23, 2019 3:51 am

CP War Hawks wrote:
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CP War Hawks wrote:Culver had an almost Ball like release his fr. season so the progress he's made with his form from then is nice. Good sign of a very coachable player. Some guys can't or won't change their shot no matter what.

Redd has a beautiful stroke, but so did Duck. Redd just doesn't seem to want to jump and will only develop bad habits from that.


Please don’t make a lazy comparison of Marv and Cam. That’s not accurate. Cam is 10 times the player Marv was, is or will ever be.


I mean okay, but let's bet some money he doesn't finish top 5 in rookie ratings at the end of next season.


Depending on what team he land on sure. If he gets drafted by the Cavs or something then no. Let’s revisit this in a month I could use a new suit.
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Post#3771 » by personanongrata » Thu May 23, 2019 3:59 am

Cam has no dog in him. That's my biggest concern about him. NBA is a grind, you have to love it to be great.
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Post#3772 » by Radioblacktive1 » Thu May 23, 2019 4:44 am

Cam-8, Goga-10. I have spoken.
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Post#3773 » by CP War Hawks » Thu May 23, 2019 9:10 am

Spud, I'll take that bet anytime with any team.



personanongrata wrote:Cam has no dog in him. That's my biggest concern about him. NBA is a grind, you have to love it to be great.


So many red flags with him, it's scary. If you rank the mental aspect of these prospects, he has to be among the weakest. All these people saying he has to land at right spot to thrive kinda let's you know the deal.

I don't hate or love the dude. As is with Varys, I just want what's best for the realm.
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Post#3774 » by Jamaaliver » Thu May 23, 2019 12:24 pm

Not a strongly written article. But the premise is indeed sound.

Counterpoint: With more spacing, Cam Reddish will thrive as an NBA playmaker

After an equally tantalizing and frustrating season at Duke, Cam Reddish enters the NBA draft as its most polarizing prospect

At Westtown High School, Cam Reddish played point guard and was the team’s primary creator with the ball in his hands. Once he stepped foot in Durham however, he had to defer touches to teammates Zion Williamson and R.J. Barrett. Not only did the decrease in shots affect his points per game numbers, but he was also put into an off-ball role that he had never been in before. Combine that with the excessive amounts of zone defense that the Blue Devils’ opponents played this year, and the former No. 2 player in his recruiting class never got the chance to create magic off the dribble, and often settled for awkward shots in the soft spots of a 2-3 zone.

Once Reddish gets to the NBA, he’ll find himself with the ball in his hands much more often than at Duke, and with more shooters around him to space the floor, there will be much more room to operate. Not to mention, the NBA’s defensive three second rule makes it nearly impossible to play zone defense.
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Post#3775 » by Jamaaliver » Thu May 23, 2019 12:40 pm

Most polarizing NBA draft prospects by stats and scouting

Cam Reddish | G/F | Duke

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Nobody in this year's draft inspires stronger takes than Reddish, who had a disappointing freshman campaign as the third option on a Blue Devils team featuring three surefire lottery picks. Despite the talent around him, Reddish's true shooting percentage (.499) was [subpar] as he made worse than 40 percent of his 2-point attempts and barely 33 percent from 3-point range.

Ultimately, Reddish's NBA potential might hinge on his ability to consistently make 3-pointers. That hasn't happened at any level of competition. However, Reddish's accuracy at the free throw line (77 percent as a freshman) suggests untapped potential as a shooter. I've found that free throw shooting in college is slightly more predictive of NBA 3-point accuracy than 3-point percentage in college.
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Post#3776 » by Jamaaliver » Thu May 23, 2019 12:44 pm

2019 NBA Draft prospect profile: Nickeil Alexander-Walker

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School: Virginia Tech
Position: Guard
Age: 20 (turns 21 in September)
Height: 6-6
Weight: 204
Wingspan: 6-10

2018/19 stats: 16.2 ppg, 4.1 rpg, 4.0 apg, 1.9 spg, 0.5 bpg, 47.4 FG% (5.6/11.8), 37.4 3PT% (1.7/4.6), 77.8 FT%

Player comparison:
Shai-Gilgeous Alexander, Tomas Satoransky

Alexander-Walker is a big guard known for his offensive skillset. He can handle the ball, pass and score in a variety of ways. He can play both point guard and shooting guard and affect games with his passing at either spot. He was an excellent three-point shooter in college. As a freshman, he shot 39.2 percent from long range on 4.5 attempts per game. His percentage dipped as a sophomore to 37.4 percent, but that was still impressive given he attempted 4.6 shots per game.

Though he has great size and length for a guard, Alexander-Walker is not considered a premier athlete for the position. He does not have elite quickness or the ability to play consistently above the rim. Because of that, some wonder how high his ceiling will be in the NBA. He may, however, have a high floor given his well-rounded game and basketball IQ.
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Post#3777 » by Jamaaliver » Thu May 23, 2019 1:02 pm

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King Ken wrote:Mike Schmitz was at Octagon today and boy did Cam Reddish look amazing.


Supes I want him badly. Please draft Gods you screwed us with Zion just let us have Cam damn.


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What are your thoughts on us drafting Cam Reddish?

I have to admit, I wasn’t too high on Reddish after a disappointing freshman season at Duke which included just 33% shooting from the college 3 point line. But with the Bulls falling to 7th in the lottery, Reddish might be the best player available. He measured 6’8” with shoes at the combine, which means the Bulls could potentially use him at 3 positions, including power forward when they play Lauri Markkanen at center in small ball line-ups. Reddish has all the physical traits to be an excellent NBA player, and since the top 3 point guards will probably be off the board when the Bulls pick at 7, they can’t be worried about trying to fill a positional need. Reddish could wind up climbing during individual team workouts, so there’s a chance Cleveland could take him at 5, but if he’s still available at 7 that would be my pick.
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Post#3778 » by King Ken » Thu May 23, 2019 1:51 pm

Like I said, if Chicago jumps to 5, I would love to jump up from 10 to 6
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Post#3779 » by Spud2nique » Thu May 23, 2019 2:08 pm

Jamaaliver wrote:
Spud2nique wrote:
King Ken wrote:Mike Schmitz was at Octagon today and boy did Cam Reddish look amazing.


Supes I want him badly. Please draft Gods you screwed us with Zion just let us have Cam damn.


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Been saying this for months now. Cam is a top 5 guy. I don’t really buy these teams needing point guards and all that other chatter. Most teams go BPA. I mean the Suns and Bulls have pretty stupid front offices so they could botch it but I’m not holding my breath.
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Post#3780 » by Spud2nique » Thu May 23, 2019 2:13 pm

CP War Hawks wrote:Spud, I'll take that bet anytime with any team.



personanongrata wrote:Cam has no dog in him. That's my biggest concern about him. NBA is a grind, you have to love it to be great.


So many red flags with him, it's scary. If you rank the mental aspect of these prospects, he has to be among the weakest. All these people saying he has to land at right spot to thrive kinda let's you know the deal.

I don't hate or love the dude. As is with Varys, I just want what's best for the realm.



Nice GOT ref, I do as well. As with Zion, Cam’s best possible fit is the Hawks. Landing in a spot does have some importance. I’m sorry but if a rookie lands in Cleveland with a rookie coach and Sexton as your pg, they are screwed. That’s what I would call a BAD situation.

I still wanna make a bet with you though because Cam will end up being a top 5 rookie most likely.

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